Maison Kitsuné Appoints Abigail Smith as New Creative Director
Maison Kitsuné has appointed British designer Abigail Smith as the brand's new creative director, with her first collection for the brand debuting at Paris Fashion Week.
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Saks’ Downfall Is a Make-or-Break Moment for Macy’s
Macy’s Inc. has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to siphon some of Saks' beauty and fashion share, writes Andrea Felsted.
Saks’ Downfall Is a Make-or-Break Moment for Macy’s
Macy’s Inc. has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to siphon some of Saks' beauty and fashion share, writes Andrea Felsted.
How Brands Avoid the Brick-and-Mortar Trap
Some retailers are closing stores after opening too many in the wake of the pandemic. Those that are plowing ahead are taking a more deliberate approach — even if it means waiting years for a spot on the perfect block to open up.
How Brands Avoid the Brick-and-Mortar Trap
Some retailers are closing stores after opening too many in the wake of the pandemic. Those that are plowing ahead are taking a more deliberate approach — even if it means waiting years for a spot on the perfect block to open up.
Drake’s Leaves Its British Preppiness Intact Under New Owner
The 49-year-old menswear brand, known for its exacting preppy aesthetic and English craftsmanship, is now majority-owned by a Danish billionaire. Co-owner and creative director, Michael Hill told BoF that radical change isn’t set to follow.
Drake’s Leaves Its British Preppiness Intact Under New Owner
The 49-year-old menswear brand, known for its exacting preppy aesthetic and English craftsmanship, is now majority-owned by a Danish billionaire. Co-owner and creative director, Michael Hill told BoF that radical change isn’t set to follow.
Luxury Brands Are Making a Big Bet on Saks. Will It Come Back to Haunt Them?
Vendors have long complained that Saks was slow to pay its bills. Yet even as a bankruptcy filing for the department store giant appears imminent, many say they plan to continue to work with the retailer.
Luxury Brands Are Making a Big Bet on Saks. Will It Come Back to Haunt Them?
Vendors have long complained that Saks was slow to pay its bills. Yet even as a bankruptcy filing for the department store giant appears imminent, many say they plan to continue to work with the retailer.
Saks’ Burned Bondholders Fight Over Funding Any Bankruptcy Loan
Lenders are struggling to measure how much — if anything at all — they should loan to the cash-strapped luxury retailer.
Saks’ Burned Bondholders Fight Over Funding Any Bankruptcy Loan
Lenders are struggling to measure how much — if anything at all — they should loan to the cash-strapped luxury retailer.
How to Launch a Fashion Brand in 2026
A new generation of startups is launching amid a lack of investor funding, a weaker multi-brand retail landscape and a broken supply chain. To beat the odds, they’re going even more niche to attract and retain overstimulated consumers.
How to Launch a Fashion Brand in 2026
A new generation of startups is launching amid a lack of investor funding, a weaker multi-brand retail landscape and a broken supply chain. To beat the odds, they’re going even more niche to attract and retain overstimulated consumers.
How Centring Community Kickstarted Kotn’s Growth
After growing a post-pandemic cult following and making a shift towards community-first brand building, the independent Egyptian-Canadian brand is now expanding its global footprint.
How Centring Community Kickstarted Kotn’s Growth
After growing a post-pandemic cult following and making a shift towards community-first brand building, the independent Egyptian-Canadian brand is now expanding its global footprint.
How Brands Got Consumers to Shop on Black Friday
Despite consumer sentiment reaching an all-time low ahead of retail’s biggest shopping event, brands managed to entice cash-strapped consumers with concentrated discounts, new product launches and an emphasis on storytelling.
How Brands Got Consumers to Shop on Black Friday
Despite consumer sentiment reaching an all-time low ahead of retail’s biggest shopping event, brands managed to entice cash-strapped consumers with concentrated discounts, new product launches and an emphasis on storytelling.
Teen Retailers Win Over Black Friday’s In-Store Shoppers
Edikted, Brandy Melville and Kendra Scott were some of the busiest stores in the US on the official start to the holiday shopping season.
Teen Retailers Win Over Black Friday’s In-Store Shoppers
Edikted, Brandy Melville and Kendra Scott were some of the busiest stores in the US on the official start to the holiday shopping season.
Exclusive: Kith’s Ronnie Fieg on Designing the Brand’s First London Flagship
The founder of the New York label discusses opening Kith’s first standalone UK store, which includes Fieg’s debut restaurant concept as the brand leans further into hospitality.
Exclusive: Kith’s Ronnie Fieg on Designing the Brand’s First London Flagship
The founder of the New York label discusses opening Kith’s first standalone UK store, which includes Fieg’s debut restaurant concept as the brand leans further into hospitality.
Shein’s First Physical Shop Adds to Department Stores’ Existential Pain
The ultra-fast fashion retailer’s shop in Paris’ BHV poses a new threat to the already struggling department-store model.
Shein’s First Physical Shop Adds to Department Stores’ Existential Pain
The ultra-fast fashion retailer’s shop in Paris’ BHV poses a new threat to the already struggling department-store model.
US Retail Sales Are Proving Resilient While Risks Mount
US retail sales growth likely moderated a touch in September, capping an otherwise solid quarter of spending by consumers who are nonetheless frustrated by high prices and anxious about job security.
US Retail Sales Are Proving Resilient While Risks Mount
US retail sales growth likely moderated a touch in September, capping an otherwise solid quarter of spending by consumers who are nonetheless frustrated by high prices and anxious about job security.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Maison Kitsuné Is Closing All Its US Stores
The brand is shutting its physical doors in the US to focus on its digital business and wholesale partnerships.